journal article·2020-05Open access

Pros and Cons: Supramolecular or Macromolecular: What Is Best for Functional Hydrogels with Advanced Properties?

Rienk Eelkema, Andrij Pich

Advanced Materials· Volume 32· Issue 20

Abstract

Abstract Hydrogels are fascinating soft materials with unique properties. Many biological systems are based on hydrogel‐like structures, underlining their versatility and relevance. The properties of hydrogels strongly depend on the structure of the building blocks they are composed of, as well as the nature of interactions between them in the network structure. Herein, gel networks made by supramolecular interactions are compared to covalent macromolecular networks, drawing conclusions about their performance and application as responsive materials.
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OpenAlex topics: Supramolecular Self-Assembly in Materials · Hydrogels: synthesis, properties, applications · Advanced Materials and Mechanics

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Affiliations

Department of Chemical Engineering Delft University of Technology Van der Maasweg 9 2629 HZ Delft The Netherlands

Institute of Technical and Macromolecular Chemistry RWTH Aachen University Worringerweg 2 52074 Aachen Germany

DWI – Leibniz‑Institute for Interactive Materials e.V. Forckenbeckstraße 50 52056 Aachen Germany

Aachen Maastricht Institute for Biobased Materials (AMIBM) Maastricht University Brightlands Chemelot Campus Urmonderbaan 22 6167 RD Geleen The Netherlands

Funding

Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft · European Research Council

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